Sistine Chapel Location
Sistine Chapel Location, Directions & Traveler Tips
Effortlessly navigate your visit to the Sistine Chapel with our comprehensive guide covering its location, directions, and travel tips. Uncover insights on the most convenient routes to reach this iconic site and receive valuable recommendations regarding what to bring, suitable attire, and considerations for visitors with limited mobility.
Sistine Chapel Location
- Address: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City
- Find on Google Maps: Sistine Chapel in Rome
The Sistine Chapel is situated within the Vatican Museums, an extensive complex housing a vast collection of art and artifacts. The Vatican Museums, in turn, are located within the Vatican City, an independent city-state enclaved within Rome and situated just outside the bustling heart of the Italian capital.
The main entrance to the Vatican Museums, which grants access to the Sistine Chapel, is located on Viale Vaticano. Visitors can enter through the main gates or through the smaller “Porta Sant’Anna” entrance, which is often less crowded.
How to get to Sistine Chapel
Find the various transport options listed below:
By Metro
Line A (orange line): Cipro-Musei Vaticani or Ottaviano station
By Tram
Line 19: Risorgimento/S. Pietro or Ottaviano stop
By Bus
Line 49: Viale Vaticano/Musei Vaticani stop
By Bus
Since the Vatican Museums are located outside Rome city center, only the sights on the left bank of the Tiber are within walking distance. The attractions on the right bank are a little further away. Here are some walking distances:
– St. Peter’s Cathedral: 15 minutes
– Castel Sant’Angelo: 25 minutes
– Piazza Navona: 30 minutes
– Trevi Fountain: 45 minutes
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